Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Optimizing Agronomic Inputs in Corn–Wheat–Soybean Cropping Systems in Alabama: Implications for Productivity and Nitrogen Use
(2026-04-23)
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), corn (Zea mays L.), and soybean (Glycine max L.) are
economically important row crops in Alabama, yet region-specific information on highmanagement wheat systems and soybean nitrogen (N) ...
The novel mechanism by hich proteaome inhibitors induce apoptosis in triple-negative breast cancer
(2026-04-22)
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a challenging malignancy due to a lack of targeted therapeutic options. Genomic studies have found that the proteasome may be a viable therapeutic target in TNBC, suggesting that ...
Refinement of P-401 Gradation Bands and Development of Predictive Models for Airfield Asphalt Mixture Performance and Volumetrics
(2026-04-22)
Many airport runways, taxiways, and aprons are designed using asphalt mixtures following the P-401 specification from Advisory Circular 150/5370-10H. This specification mandates a preliminary mix design based on volumetric ...
Experimentally Evaluating the Properties of a De Novo-Designed Ideal Therapeutic Protein Scaffold
(2026-04-22)
Computational protein design enables the creation of novel functional proteins that may serve as alternatives to conventional antibodies. In this study, 16 de novo designed ideal therapeutic scaffolds (ITS), engineered for ...
An Automated Methodology for Flight Simulation Model Calibration to Manufacturer and Flight Test Validation Data
(2026-04-22)
Flight simulation models require calibration to available aircraft data to accurately reproduce real aircraft performance and handling characteristics. In practice, this calibration is typically carried out using high-effort ...
Alterations in Host Metabolism After Avian Reovirus Inoculation In Vitro and In Ovo
(2026-04-22)
Avian reovirus (ARV) is a virus that causes substantial concern for the poultry industry. This double-stranded RNA virus is ubiquitous worldwide and can cause diseases such as arthritis, tenosynovitis, runting-stunting ...
Does Distance-to-Termination Matter? A Study of the DT Algorithm in the Stochastic Obstacle Scene Problem
(2026-04-22)
In the stochastic obstacle scene problem (SOSP), a navigating agent traverses a region containing obstacles of uncertain status. The agent can disambiguate/probe the status of an obstacle in the boundary at a cost to ...
Field Validation of Using Warm Mix Asphalt at Reduced Production Temperatures to Achieve Balanced Mix Design
(2026-04-22)
Under the Balanced Mix Design (BMD) framework, several mix design strategies, such as increasing asphalt content, using softer binders, and reducing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), have been adopted to improve rutting ...
3D-Printed Structures for Bone Fracture and Wound Healing Applications
(2026-04-22)
3D printing (3DP) technique has been developed and evolved in multiple applications over the past decades. They are widely used in biomedical devices, disease models, diagnostic platforms, and regenerative medicine. In the ...
Development of an Adaptive Clustering Algorithm for Localization of Wireless Signals
(2026-04-22)
The algorithm selection problem is an idea John Rice proposed in the 1970’s in which he suggests that selecting the proper algorithm to be used to solve a problem is a problem itself [1]. Since then, there have been several ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Nature-Based Tourism on the Alabama Coast: A Provider Side Perspective
(2026-04-22)
The Alabama Gulf Coast exemplifies the hallmarks of a thriving nature-based tourism destination. However, climate change poses threats to the natural resources and infrastructure that make the destination attractive and ...
Evaluation of Rabbiteye Blueberry Genotypes in Central and South Alabama
(2026-04-22)
Blueberry production has expanded rapidly worldwide over the past two decades due to increasing
consumer demand, recognized health benefits, and high market value. In the southeastern United
States, blueberry production ...
Assessing Fine Particulate Matter Emissions and the Impact of Its Regulatory Revisions on the Forest Industries of Alabama
(2026-04-22)
Alabama has 23 million acres of timberland and leading forest industries that significantly contribute to the United States (U.S.) economy and employment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) tightened the ...
Synchronizing Body Weight and Photostimulation to Optimize Entry into Lay in Cage-Free Hens
(2026-04-22)
Metabolic status and photostimulatory cues interact to regulate sexual maturation, reproductive development, and early egg production in cage-free laying hens. Ongoing genetic selection, combined with the transition to ...
Evaluation of Blackberry Cultivar Performance Under 30% Shade and Full Sun in Central Alabama
(2026-04-22)
Blackberry, the official state fruit of Alabama, has strong potential for expanded commercial production in the region. Yield, fruit quality, and environmental conditions of eighteen blackberry cultivars were evaluated ...
Cyclic Parthenogenesis Can Help Adaptive Evolution in Rugged Fitness Landscapes
(2026-04-22)
Cyclic parthenogenesis is a form of occasional sexual reproduction and recombination. The temporal variation in recombination it causes leaves population genetic signatures, but in smooth fitness landscapes has no effect ...
Designing for Dyslexia: Enhancing the Experience of Reading Remediation with Multisensory Materials
(2026-04-21)
This study aims to reduce the strain of reading acquisition for third-grade students with dyslexia by developing multisensory games tailored to their goals and preferences. Implementing design strategies creates a research ...
Structural MRI Analysis of Cortical Thickness and Covariance Patterns in Trauma and PTSD
(2026-04-21)
Neuroimaging studies have reported cortical thickness and volumetric alterations
in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), though results remain inconsistent. Using ultra
high field 7T MRI, we examined surface-based ...
Examining the Barriers to Entry for Log Truck Drivers in the Southern United States
(2026-04-21)
This thesis examines barriers to entry for log truck drivers in the southern United States and places those barriers within the broader structure of the log trucking workforce. A literature review showed that southern log ...
Lipid-Based Discrimination of Foodborne Pathogens using Liquid Chromatography Ion Mobility Tandem Mass Spectrometry
(2026-04-21)
Foodborne pathogens present a significant public health concern, contributing substantial morbidity, a significant economic burden, and a threat to human food safety. Rapid and accurate identification of bacterial pathogens ...